Reviews tagging 'Sexual harassment'

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

669 reviews

khowez's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Thoroughly enjoyed this feel-good book, with lovable characters and a satisfying ending. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Rape, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Suicide, Death of parent, Misogyny, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Medical trauma, Abandonment, and Homophobia

Minor: Pedophilia, Mental illness, Self harm, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Vomit, Sexual harassment, and Child death

bg_oseman_fan's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

i have to admit this book surprised me. i was not expecting to enjoy myself as much as i did. the story was both very funny at turns and also very serious. i enjoyed how much fun the author must have had writing some of the dialogue and setting up some of the scenarios in the story. the more fantastical elements of the story only enhanced the very real and dramatic parts of the story. it highlighted the absurdity of sexism in stem and other fields that serves to unfairly tilt the playing field and hinder societal progress on the whole. a great read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism

Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, and Sexual violence

Minor: Gore, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Alcohol, Cursing, Abandonment, and Emotional abuse

mdal26's review against another edition

challenging funny inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Death, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Rape

voldycat's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Religious bigotry, Rape, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy

Minor: Violence and Vomit

angelofmusic317's review against another edition

emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This was a delightful read from start to finish. A beautiful romance wrapped in the tragedies and struggles of everyday life and the US’s past (and present).

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Pregnancy

Minor: Vomit, Sexual assault, Suicide, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual harassment

charitycross2197's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I loved this book. The way it was written was beautiful and even though it's set in the past it still makes me think how women in STEM aren't treated equal yet. I'm used to reading books with a sappy romantic ending, but this ending was just right by being satisfying but also realistic. Worthwhile read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Car accident, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

carlafernanddez's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Death

Minor: Child abuse

embrecsd's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The dog was the best character (not in a bad way)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexism

Moderate: Death and Suicide

samfrancis's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Grief, Rape, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy

bujoxbooked's review

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Overall, I enjoyed the book it was much better than I thought it would be! I'm kind of mad that I waited this long to read it! In the beginning, it started out really slow, but it picked up after they met in the movie theater. After a while, I was soooooo engaged with the audio book like yelling at characters and laughing along. I like the main story, the best about Elizabeth, that being a chemist, and dealing with the hardships of being in the 50s more than the

side story about Calvin's family/parent. 
Side notes:
I really enjoy reading about 6:30 (the dog)! I imagined him to be a golden retriever. Just happy and helpful to and happy to be there. It was sad how Calvin died though. Mad's teacher was really annoying and she can retire immediately!! It was really creepy how the pastor got involved and was secretly helping Mad find out more about her dad. It was cool how everyone was connected at the photographer the pastor, the staff at the original job. I was yelling at the phone when Elizabeth that was getting fired her being pregnant, and hearing her rational thought process versus her boss's about how women were fired differently based on pregnancy situations.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault